Anxiety and Depression

Holding it all together has become too much.

You may be someone who appears to have it all together – a successful career, a busy family life, and a packed schedule that keeps you moving. You’re responsible and reliable, and others look to you for help.

But inside, you battle constant worries, second-guessing, and a nagging sense of not having done enough. Sometimes, you wake up with a heavy feeling of dread as you contemplate the day ahead.

Chronic anxiety and depression can leave you feeling drained, detached, or questioning why things that once felt meaningful now feel empty.

Therapy can help lighten the load.

I work with people struggling in ways that aren’t always obvious from the outside. Many high achievers appear to manage stress well but privately feel overwhelmed. Others have spent years trying to put the past behind them, only to find that the effects of early experiences still creep in, shaping their relationships and sense of self.

You might be unable to pinpoint precisely what’s wrong – just that something isn’t right and is getting harder to ignore. Usually, people come to therapy when they’ve reached a breaking point. Maybe a life transition, a hard loss, or ongoing relationship conflicts have made it impossible to keep pushing painful feelings aside. Strategies that once worked – working harder, staying busy, putting others first – are no longer sufficient.

I understand how difficult it can be to live with anxiety and depression, whether it’s a constant undercurrent of worry, excessive guilt, or a sense of being stuck no matter what you do. I have many years of experience working with people who have struggled in these ways, and I know how exhausting and isolating it can feel.

Beyond providing support and expertise to help you find relief from emotional and psychological pain, we will explore what lies underneath so that you can make more sense of your inner world and ultimately master how you feel about yourself and go about your life.

A place for meaningful and productive conversations…

Therapy isn’t about lying on a couch while someone silently takes notes, passively listens, or offers quick-fix advice. It’s a real conversation where you can be open without having to filter your thoughts or worry about how you come across – and receive honest and objective feedback.

In our sessions, you’ll find an environment that feels safe and comfortable, where you can let your guard down. The pace is unhurried, and the focus is entirely on you. Some people come in not knowing where to start and need time to find the words to communicate about what they are dealing with. Others have been holding so much inside that once they start talking, it all spills out. Either way, there’s no right or wrong way to begin.

I don’t sit back in silence or try to “fix” you. Therapy is a collaborative, active process where we explore both what’s happening in your life today, as well as longstanding ways of thinking and feeling that were likely laid down earlier in life. Together, we look beyond just managing the symptoms; we work to understand where they come from, and how past experiences, relationships, and emotions you may not have fully processed could still shape how you feel today.

Over time, therapy becomes a place where things start to make sense. This is where you begin to see the connections between your past and present and between the parts of you that seem to be in conflict, such as being stuck in patterns that you know are self-destructive but that you somehow repeat regardless. Therapy isn’t always easy, but it’s where real change happens – not by forcing yourself to “get over” things, but by facing and understanding them in a way that allows you to finally move forward.

How does therapy help with Anxiety and Depression?

Anxiety and depression rarely appear out of nowhere. Sometimes, they emerge from present-day stress – overwhelming responsibilities, strained relationships, major life changes. Other times, they link back to deeper emotional patterns shaped long ago. Genetics can also play a role, especially when life’s pressures stack up.

Therapy offers both immediate relief and a foundation for lasting change.

Early work focuses on helping you feel more stable and less overwhelmed. For anxiety, this might mean calming racing thoughts, easing body tension, and interrupting the cycles of avoidance that quietly perpetuate fear. Mindfulness, grounding, and practical strategies help create steadiness day-to-day.

With depression, the work often centers on softening harsh self-criticism, reconnecting with moments of vitality, and finding movement where things have felt stuck. These steps help lessen emotional heaviness and rebuild hope.

At the same time, psychoanalytic psychotherapy invites a deeper exploration – one that looks beneath symptoms to the emotional patterns shaping them. In a reflective, compassionate space, parts of yourself that once felt overwhelming or unacceptable can come into focus.

As these experiences are brought into conscious awareness and held with understanding, their grip loosens. What was once fragmented or hidden becomes part of a fuller, more coherent sense of self.

Take the next step.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. I encourage you to reach out if any of this resonates with you.

Whether you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to explore what’s beneath the surface and work toward meaningful change.

I offer a brief consultation to answer any questions and help determine if we’d be a good fit. You don’t have to do this alone – let’s take the first step together.